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England defeat 'embarrassing' - Root

England defeat 'embarrassing' - Root

Joe Root has admitted that England's 157-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second ODI was "embarrassing" and said improved performances are required to keep the paying public interested

26-May-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Morgan condemns 'worst' England display

Morgan condemns 'worst' England display

Eoin Morgan was at a loss to explain England's humbling defeat at Chester-le-Street, terming it "one of the worst performances I've been a part of in an England shirt"

25-May-2014•Andrew McGlashan at Chester-le-Street

Injured Lakmal out of ODI series

Injured Lakmal out of ODI series

Fast bowler Suranga Lakmal has been ruled out of the remaining ODIs against England, after sustaining a grade-two tear on his right hamstring in the first ODI

25-May-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka skittle England for 99 in huge win

Sri Lanka skittle England for 99 in huge win

Sri Lanka skittled England for a paltry 99, as Nuwan Kulasekara knocked off the top order and Sachithra Senanayake improved his career-best for the second match running, to secure a crushing 157-run victory

25-May-2014•The Report by Andrew McGlashan at Chester-le-Street

Atapattu backs Sri Lanka's fighting spirit

Atapattu backs Sri Lanka's fighting spirit

Marvan Atapattu, Sri Lanka's interim coach, has backed his team to come out firing in the second one-day international against England as they attempt to level the series

24-May-2014•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Hales called up with Cook in doubt

Hales called up with Cook in doubt

Alex Hales, the Nottinghamshire batsman, has been added to the England squad for the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street as cover for captain Alastair Cook.

24-May-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Resurgent England wary of backlash

Resurgent England wary of backlash

England put behind a terrible six months with success in the first ODI when they they dominated Sri Lanka's attack. The visitors have the experience to recover, though

24-May-2014•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

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